Live stream of Kristin Eddy and me being interviewed on our local OZCAT radio station regarding our Pawtoberfest event coming up later this month at the Benicia Clocktower. As always, more information and our silent auction at HSNB.org!
This video was produced with some background on HSNB:
Godmother/Aunt Mei Wang is so generous bringing Bonnie and Snoopy treats, outfits, toys, and scarves all the time.
This year we had an outdoor park party near the Vallejo Ferry.
Pictures of us or taken by me:
Other pictures from the event:
Today I officially adopted my Bon-bon. Bonnie joins Snoopy and me to become a part of my little family. She brings great joy to Snoopy and me and I’m happy I can take her on, give her the 14 eye drops (which aren’t free!) to help her with her limited vision every day for the rest of her life, and rehabilitate her little problem with growling at humans she is startled by when she first encounters them (unless they are right there with a treat, of course).
Months ago I had overheard something about her in an animal shelter board meeting shortly after losing my five beloved dogs in a fire in January. Two of them were also blind, as many of you know. She piqued my interest and when the dust sort of settled, I asked if I could at least foster her.
I must have done something right because she loves me so much. She is very affectionate and is very protective of me (perhaps too much). I cannot imagine life without her. She is almost always perfectly behaved when I take her places. Now I just have to work on her staying calm when we’re snuggled up at the house.
Dia del nino/Day of the Child at City Park in Vallejo for the second year in a row promoting Humane Society of North Bay. I brought Snoopy and Bonnie as ambassadors, but we had Daphne and Toby who were looking for permanent homes.
Each year HSNB tries to get the Pitbulls adopted by co-opting Saint Pitties Day. This year the event was hosted by Mare Island Brewery on Mare Island and it happens that Saint Patrick’s Day is on a Saturday this year, so attendance should be better than it would be in the middle of the week. I did not bring Bonnie because I’m interested in having someone else adopt her over me, but she is technically a foster dog.
Happy to be fostering a vision-impaired dog, Bonnie, who was in the HSNB shelter for about a year. Those who know me know I have a soft spot for blind dogs like the two I recently lost among the five that tragic day. Bonnie seems to have accepted me into her fold and her love of other dogs will hopefully soon be reciprocated by Snoopy, who is clear on his boundaries, but who is also more than tolerating her!
A foster home was secured for this little lovebug brindle Frenchie with the blue-green eyes. I named her Freckles. There was no microchip (until the one put in today) nor identifying collar. The collar she had on was getting too tight anyway, as she’s still growing. I’m sure she will get great care, a consistent diet, and be highly sought after. I fear she was stolen from someone and may have been rejected for breeding due to her deformed ear, but who knows? I’m glad I got to spend a few days with her until I was able to put her cute little pudgy body into the safe arms of a staff member at HSNB. She gives great kisses and will hopefully have a very long life. I’m just glad she’s not in the street and at risk of getting harmed anymore. She’s such a tender puppy and trusts everyone. In some of these pictures, you can see her on the backyard “hillside” behind Snoopy and me.
Good job and good publicity for the upcoming Betty White fundraiser for HSNB in today’s Vallejo Times-Herald. Nice to get our picture in the paper from last year’s dinner.
